The Home Depot Declares Second Quarter Dividend of $1.36

August 22, 2019

ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of $1.36 per share. The dividend is payable on September 19, 2019, to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 5, 2019. This is the 130th consecutive quarter the company has paid a cash dividend.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2018, The Home Depot had sales of $108.2 billion and earnings of $11.1 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Joint Venture between Monarch Alternative Capital and Taconic Capital Advisors Acquires Warehouse Portfolio in San Juan, Puerto Rico

August 22, 2019

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A joint venture formed by Taconic Capital Advisors LP and Monarch Alternative Capital LP has announced the formation of the Puerto Rico Industrial Solutions and Management (“PRISM”) platform in connection with its acquisition of a 2,200,000 square foot portfolio of industrial and logistics warehouse properties in the San Juan, Puerto Rico metropolitan area. This portfolio of warehouses is believed to be the largest single assemblage of such assets under private ownership in Puerto Rico. The platform will be operated by a newly formed dedicated property management firm led by Ryan Christiansen as Chief Executive Officer and Hector del Rio Jr. as Chief Operating Officer. The principals, both of whom are San Juan residents, have formed a Puerto Rico-based team to provide tenant-centric management to the PRISM platform. The transaction and subsequent expenditures will aggregate to nearly $200 million of gross asset value.

“These warehouses comprise a critical portion of the logistics infrastructure for many of Puerto Rico’s most important companies and we look forward to executing on our mission of providing upgraded assets and exceptional service to our tenants. Hector and I are proud to lead this effort, and in doing so, develop a premier industrial real estate manager in Puerto Rico,” said Ryan Christiansen.

“Monarch has a long history of investing in real estate and other assets in Puerto Rico and the formation of the PRISM platform is a continuation of our firm’s commitment to, and conviction in, the Island’s economic recovery. We look forward to working with Ryan, Hector, and our partners at Taconic to build a best in class solution for tenants and creating value for all stakeholders,” said Adam Sklar, Managing Principal, Monarch Alternative Capital.

“For Taconic, the PRISM investment is a testament to our confidence in the Island’s continued recovery following Hurricane Maria and long term economic prospects. We are excited to partner with Monarch as well as Ryan and Hector to improve these extremely well-located assets and provide high-quality services that will attract existing and new-to-market tenancy.” said Eric Sitman, Director, Taconic Capital Advisors.

Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Authority Executive Director, Omar Marrero, Esq., added that “this investment represents a strong commitment from serious investors who continue to identify opportunities that will contribute to job creation and economic activity on the Island. Puerto Rico represents a tremendous opportunity for investors who believe in our future and in the capabilities of our people. We welcome this important investment, which confirms, once more, that Puerto Rico is open for business.”

For more information about PRISM, please visit http://prindustrial.com/. For any inquiries, please contact:

Carretera #5, Km. 27.4
Barrio Palmas
Cataño P.R. 00962
(787) 778-7000
[email protected]

About Taconic Capital Advisors

Taconic Capital Advisors L.P. is a global institutional investment firm founded in 1999 by former Goldman Sachs partners Frank Brosens and Ken Brody. Taconic pursues an event-driven, multi-strategy investment approach dedicated to generating strong risk-adjusted returns with an emphasis on capital preservation. The firm has offices in New York, London and Hong Kong with 40 investment professionals, including 9 investing principals who average 14 years of investment experience at Taconic and 78 business function professionals across legal/compliance, finance, operations, technology and investor relations.

Taconic’s commercial real estate business is managed by James Jordan and Jon Jachman and focuses on sourcing value-add opportunities through non-traditional, off-market processes. Leveraging its diverse network of relationships with CMBS special servicers, lenders and local operating partners, Taconic seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through the strategic repositioning and re-introduction of well-located real estate assets.

For more information about Taconic, please visit https://www.taconiccap.com/.

About Monarch Alternative Capital LP

Monarch Alternative Capital LP is a global investment firm founded in 2002 with approximately $5 billion in assets under management. Monarch focuses primarily on opportunistic credit and distressed situations across corporate debt, real estate, special situations, and other parts of the credit markets. Monarch has invested over $40 billion in the asset class while maintaining a consistent and repeatable approach. While disciplined in approach, Monarch’s dynamic sourcing enables the firm to capitalize on overlooked and niche areas on a global basis. Monarch draws on the skills and experience of 69 employees, including 23 investment professionals, across its offices in New York and London.

Monarch has a long and successful history of investing in opportunistic real estate focused on areas that leverage Monarch’s core tenets. In addition to significant internal resources, Monarch has substantial relationships with operating partners and advisors that it works with to help create value.

For more information about Monarch, please visit http://www.monarchlp.com/.

PRISM Media Contact:
Edison R. Misla, MBA
[email protected] | (787) 536-4320

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Pollo Campero Announces Opening of New Restaurant in Frederick, Maryland

August 22, 2019

FREDERICK, Maryland, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pollo Campero is growing in Maryland! The flavorful chicken chain today announced it is opening a new restaurant in Frederick, Maryland. The restaurant, located at 1350 W. Patrick Street, is scheduled to open its doors on Friday, August 30, 2019.

The Frederick restaurant will be fifth Pollo Campero in the state of Maryland and the third franchise for Latin Flavor Corporation. “When we opened our first Pollo Campero back in 2011, we were drawn to it by the incredible food — we just couldn’t get enough,” said Andy Cabral, Latin Flavor Corporation Chief Executive Officer. “Now, we know that being a part of Pollo Campero is like being a part of a family and we can’t wait to bring, not only the incredible Campero flavors, but also our love of the brand to Frederick.”

And for Latin Flavor Corporation, family is an important part of their business. Led by Cabral, his brother, David, and their mother, Mary Lou, the team currently owns and operates two Pollo Campero restaurants in Virginia. It was the popularity of those restaurants that inspired them to open a Pollo Campero in Frederick.

“We knew with the growing demand, we had to find just the right location,” said Cabral. “This new restaurant sits at the heart of Frederick’s Golden Mile, which will give us the opportunity to introduce Pollo Campero to both families in Frederick and those traveling through the area.”

In all, the new Frederick Pollo Campero will create for the community more than 40 full and part-time jobs. The approximately 3,900 square foot restaurant and patio will feature Pollo Campero’s famous flavorful menu, which includes the signature Campero hand-breaded fried and citrus grilled chicken personal and family meals. Also on the menu – Pollo Campero’s 100% white meat, crunchy boneless nuggets, Camperitos, which pair perfectly with Pollo Campero’s signature dipping sauce, along with Pollo Campero’s grilled or extra crunchy sandwiches and salads. And the Pollo Campero experience isn’t complete without Campero’s chicken empanadas, or its signature sides, which include plantains, yuca fries, Campero rice and beans, corn salad, french fries and coleslaw, along with its ever-popular fresh drinks in flavors such as Horchata, Jamaica and Mango.

“We are excited to be able to grow the Pollo Campero family,” said Luis Javier Rodas, Managing Director/COO for Campero USA Corp. “Flavor is at the heart of everything we are at Pollo Campero and we can’t wait to be able to share our flavorful chicken meals with our new friends in Frederick.”

In addition to serving the most flavorful chicken meals in town, Pollo Campero is honored to be able to give back to the communities it serves. Throughout the years, Latin Flavor Corporation has been proud to work with local schools and churches to support children and families in their respective communities. It has also collected donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of Pollo Campero’s national initiative to raise funds to help St. Jude fight childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Pollo Campero’s new Frederick restaurant will be open for dine-in, take out, drive-thru or catering from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

About Pollo Campero
Pollo Campero is a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand specialized in flavorful chicken and a wholesome menu offering both individual and family meals. Our menu was developed using a combination of familiar and unique flavors in Pollo Campero’s hand-breaded, tender, juicy and crunchy traditional fried chicken, citrus flavor-infused grilled chicken and extra crunchy chicken that is always fresh and never frozen. Pollo Campero first opened its doors as a tiny, family-owned restaurant in Guatemala in 1971 with the goal of treating family and friends to its prized chicken recipe passed down from generation to generation. Today, there are more than 350 restaurants around the world and Campero is accelerating growth. To learn more about Pollo Campero visit us.campero.com. Follow the flavor on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Kia Forte And Soul Named Top Pick For Teens By U.S. News & World Report

August 22, 2019

IRVINE, California, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. News & World Report has awarded the 2019 Kia Forte “Best Car for Teens $25k to $30k” and the 2020 Kia Soul “Best SUV for Teens $25k to $30k.” Vehicles were evaluated based on predicted reliability ratings, crash test scores and available advanced driver assistance features.

“We are honored that Forte and Soul took the top spot in their respective segments,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director, Car Planning & Technology, Kia Motors America. “These wins reflect Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ spirit, the commitment to deliver world-class vehicles that stand out from the competition with a plethora of standard equipment, industry-leading warranty and outstanding craftsmanship.”

U.S. News & World Report applauded Forte for reliability as well as the vehicle’s numerous Kia Drive Wise advanced driver assistance technologies. Forte provides occupants with a comfortable and well-appointed cabin as well as numerous standard technologies to enhance convenience, including an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto¹ and Apple CarPlay² support. An Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) achieves an EPA-estimated 35 MPG combined for the FE trim.³

Redesigned for the 2020 model year, Kia’s iconic Soul was honored for earning an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating and available Kia Drive Wise technology. The 2020 Soul continues to surprise and delight with next-gen infotainment and technology standard across the lineup, including seven-inch touch screen as well as standard Apple CarPlay² and Android Auto¹ capability. Soul also offers the UVO hands-free infotainment system to help drivers keep their hands on the wheel.

For more information on the award, visit U.S. News & World Report.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.*

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About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and Civic, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
² Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of Apple Inc. Requires a compatible Apple device sold separately. Apple CarPlay™ runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Data plan rates apply.
³ Fuel economy based on EPA estimates (city/highway/combined): FE 6MT: 27/37/31; FE IVT: 31/41/45; LXS, S, EX trims: 30/40/34. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

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Panama Chief of Police to Speak at the World Security Summit Miami hosted by the U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce

August 22, 2019

MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Executive Committee of the U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce announced Mr. Jorge Miranda, Chief of Police in Panama, has been confirmed speaker for the Security World Summit Miami 2019 this coming August 30 and 31 in Miami. The conference will convene security leaders to discuss an overarching theme to “Understand the Western Hemisphere in the Global Security Agenda for Preparedness and Violence Mitigation for the U.S Private Sector.”

The two-and-a-half day event will consist of insightful discussions, workshops and best practice sharing across more than 12 different sessions. They will hear from more than 20 speakers in total, equipping these security leaders to tackle today’s threats, as well as arm them with the knowledge, tools and expertise to protect their organizations and their communities.

The Miami edition will have a robust line up of speakers, panelists, and subject matter experts who will complement each of the critical issues that will be discussed during each two-and-a-half day event. Some of the current safety and security issues in the program will include forums about transnational crime, civil unrest, forensic scenario in multiple shoots, technology in evidences, among others.

“We are thrilled to have a strong leader like Chief Jorge Miranda speak to our group and hear his unique perspective about Panama’s challenge,” said Doug Mayorga, CEO & President of the U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce. “We invite all companies in the industry to network and learn from your peers, participate in engaging discussions around critical issues and holistic best practices, and hear from some of the best in the security sector, and of course, learn about Panama.”

Country profile: Panama is the southernmost country on the Central American isthmus, bordering Colombia to the east, Costa Rica to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the north. Sometimes referred to as the “mouth of the funnel,” it has long been an entry point for drugs heading from South America to Mexico or the United States. A dense strip of forest along the border with Colombia known as the Darien Gap facilitates the trafficking of arms, drugs and persons. The Panama Canal has been a gateway between the Eastern and Western Hemisphere since 1914 in commerce and partnership with the Americas.

About Chief Jorge Miranda: Chief Jorge Miranda is a 30-year veteran of the security service for the government of Panama. Chief Miranda worked through the ranks of police officer, detective, sergeant, and lieutenant working various patrol, investigative, and administrative assignments throughout the department of Police and security offices in the country. Upon his promotion to Commander in 2014, his assignments were at the most vulnerable zone named Area C Tocumen 15va Operations. In 2019, he was promoted to Chief and assumed the command of Operations in the 5^th zone in Panama. Last July 2019, he promoted to be the National Chief of Police of the Country, oversaw the Detective Bureau and Counterterrorism and Special Operations Bureau, as well as Property and Security Services Operations.

About the Miami Security World Summit 2019: is designed as a business educational, contracting and training forum, where thought leaders from global multilateral agencies, the private sector of the United States, key police departments across Latin America, and local, state, and federal law enforcement offices can come together for actionable discussions and debate about transnational crime, a real epidemic in the region. For more information: www.worldsecurity.vip

About the U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce: Founded in September 2000 with headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Chamber has commercial centers in Los Angeles, Miami and Puerto Rico. The Chamber’s goal is to continue serving as a collaborative partnership bridge for national commercial organizations and international commercial organizations to create economic opportunity and an ecosystem of collaborative communities between the public and private world, across borders and around the world. For more information: www.minoritychamber.net

For RSVP and Official Agenda:
Maria Loaisiga
[email protected]
202.250-0260.

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Tae-Yoon Kim Secures $1,000,000 Wrongful Death Settlement

August 21, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm is pleased to announce that personal injury lawyer Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq. has negotiated a successful $1,000,000 wrongful death settlement on behalf of a Visalia, California family whose son was struck and killed in a May 2019 automobile v. motorcycle collision.

The victim, a 21-year-old Visalia man, was riding a motorcycle west on Highway 216 near Cutler Park when he collided with a pickup truck at the Avenue 309 intersection. Ejected from his bike by the crash, the victim suffered major injuries before dying en route to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.

The driver of the pickup—a female employee for a local manufacturing company—was attempting to turn left and head eastbound on Highway 216 when she failed to yield the right-of-way to the victim, resulting in the fatal collision.

Reached in conjunction with Wilshire Law Firm Founding President and Managing Attorney Bobby Saadian, Esq., the new settlement agreement represents the insurance policy limit and a full recovery for our deserving clients.

“[Our client’s] family has been robbed of his presence at children’s birthdays, dance recitals, school graduations,” said Kim. “It means everything that we were able to hold the appropriate individuals and organizations accountable and deliver justice where it was so desperately needed.”

Determined to stand up for those without a voice, Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq. serves as an integral member of Wilshire Law Firm’s pre-litigation team. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Mr. Kim’s record of proven success includes multiple recoveries in excess of $1,000,000 each.

About Wilshire Law Firm
Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. To date, our team of over 100 legal professionals has recovered more than $380,000,000 for our client family, providing exceptional service every step of the way.

To find out more about our firm, visit Wilshire Law Firm: https://www.WilshireLawFirm.com

Instagram: @WilshireLawFirmPLC
Twitter: @WilshireLawFirm
Facebook: @WilshireLawFirm

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2020 Honda Civic Si Launching with Styling and Performance Updates

August 21, 2019

On the heels of several technology and interior upgrades introduced for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Si Coupe arrive in dealers September 6 with front and rear styling updates, new more refined LED headlight designs, and a revised final-drive ratio for more responsive acceleration. Plus, Honda Sensing® is now standard equipment.

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the heels of several technology and interior upgrades introduced for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Si Coupe are further improved with front and rear styling updates, new more refined LED headlight designs, and a revised final-drive ratio for more responsive acceleration. Additionally, Honda Sensing® is now standard equipment on Civic Si Sedan and Coupe. Arriving in dealers September 6, the 2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Coupe will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $25,000.

Exterior and Interior Design
The Civic Si Coupe and Sedan both benefit from exterior styling enhancements befitting the model’s aggressive driving dynamics. These include revised styling to the lower bumper fog light housings, which now feature gloss black surrounding trim and a body-color crossbar. The Honda-signature “wing” grille crossbar is also updated, and the headlights for Si Coupe and Sedan are now multi-element LED lamps with a wider and longer light beam. Civic Si also receives new LED fog lights. In the rear, Si Sedan gets a new lower bumper treatment to match the new front design, with gloss black surrounding trim and a body-color crossbars. All Civic Si models now ride on new matte black 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-season performance tires, with summer tires available as a factory option.

Inside, both Civic Si Coupe and Sedan feature updated sport seats with red accents on the seat bottom and seat back. Also, there’s new red trim highlighting the instrument panel. The changes compliment interior upgrades made last year that included an updated Display Audio system with physical buttons and a volume knob, bigger cupholders and more.

Powertrain and Chassis
The sport-tuned Civic Si models are highly praised thanks to their exceptionally responsive high-torque turbo engine, sophisticated and sporty chassis tuning and outstanding overall value. Since introduction, the Si Sedan and Coupe have collected multiple awards, including 2018 and 2019 Car and Driver “10Best” and Editor’s Choice awards.

The sport-tuned Si variants of the award-winning 10^th generation Civic lineup boast numerous standard performance features, including a powerful 205-horsepower, 1.5-liter, direct injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine, a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission, a helical limited-slip differential, and adjustable two-mode adaptive damper system. New this year is a 6-percent shorter final-drive ratio, giving the Civic Si improved acceleration feel.

2019 Civic Si Sedan and Coupe Powertrain Details
Engine	1.5L DOHC direct-injected turbocharged 4-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed manual
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	205 @ 5,700
Torque @ rpm (lb.-ft., SAE net)	192 @ 2100-5000
Required fuel	Regular unleaded (premium recommended)
CARB emissions rating	LEV3-ULEV125
Tune-up interval	No scheduled tune-ups required for 100,000 +/- miles

Packaging
As part of the 10^th generation Civic family, the 2020 Civic Sedan and Coupe offer class-leading interior volume that rivals many midsize cars, proof that driving an exciting performance car doesn’t have to come with the sacrifice of everyday practicality. Front seat passengers enjoy generous amounts of leg and headroom and a cleverly designed center console offers a surprising amount of flexible storage space. Civic also offers additional storage on a tray under the dash for items that may require quick access, such as a wallet. This additional storage also houses the USB input used for functions including the Display Audio system’s Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, allowing drivers to keep their phones out of sight while driving. Alternatively, a convenient pass-through to the upper section lets drivers easily secure their phones while keeping the USB cord from cluttering the interior. Next to the USB input is a convenient 12-volt power source.

Rear seat passengers are treated to excellent legroom and headroom as well, and the generous, midsize-like cargo space – up to 15.1 cu. ft. in sedan and up to 12.1 cu. ft. in coupe – is supplemented by 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks to accommodate longer loads when necessary, with release handles for the seatbacks conveniently located in the trunk and the passenger compartment.

Features and Technology
For 2020, Civic Si Sedan and Coupe models include the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive systems as standard equipment, including new automatic high beams. Also new for the 2020 model year is Active Sound Control, which uses the audio system to enhance the engine sound during aggressive driving. Additional standard features include upscale items such as an electronic parking brake with an automatic Brake Hold feature and a 7-inch digital TFT instrument cluster. Civic Si also includes new 18-inch matte-finish alloy wheels, a power moonroof, Honda’s exclusive LaneWatch™ side-view camera, hands-free entry with push button start and walk-away auto lock, a 450-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, and heated front seats and body-color exterior mirrors.

This year’s changes build on model year 2019 (MY19) changes, which included the addition of multiple usability updates. Enhancements to technology and connectivity for MY19 included an updated Display Audio system with physical buttons and a volume knob, improved voice recognition and Bluetooth^® integration with easier device pairing, a USB sub-cord, upgraded steering wheel controls for simplified operation, and physical buttons for fan speed. Other changes included a new center console cupholder that better holds larger beverages, and an updated electronic parking brake with an indicator light.

Safety and Driver Assistive Features
For the 2020 model year, Civic Si Sedan and Coupe models feature the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment. Honda Sensing^® includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) incorporating Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Additionally, all Honda Civic models receive automatic high beams as part of their Honda Sensing^® package.

The 2020 Honda Civic Si also features a long list of standard active and passive safety features, including Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with traction control, driver and passenger front and side airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The Civic family is designed to achieve a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Civic Si features a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines, and comes with Honda LaneWatch™ as standard equipment.

SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE FEATURES

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (HS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (HS)

Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (HS)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (HS)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (HS)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (HS)

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with Traction Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Multi-Angle Rearview Camera

Honda LaneWatch™

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

Advanced Front Airbags

SmartVent^® Front Side Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

3-Point Seat Belts at all seating positions

Front 3-Point Seat Belts w/ Automatic Tensioning System

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2^nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors
(2^nd-Row All)

Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat-Belt Reminder

Child-Proof Rear Door Locks

HS = Honda Sensing^®

2020 Civic Si Pricing & Fuel Economy Ratings

TRIM	MSRP¹	MSRP including $930 Destination Charge	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings² (city/highway/combined)
Civic Si Coupe	$25,000	$25,930	26/36/30
Civic Si Coupe w/Summer Tires	$25,200	$26,130	26/36/30
Civic Si Sedan	$25,000	$25,930	26/36/30
Civic Si Sedan w/Summer Tires	$25,200	$26,130	26/36/30

The Civic Coupe and Si are produced in Ontario, Canada, with its turbocharged engine produced exclusively at the Anna, Ohio engine plant using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

For More Information

Additional media information including detailed pricing, features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information can be found at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $930 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

² Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.

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José Andrés’ Mercado Little Spain Named Official Home Of LaLiga North America

August 21, 2019

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — LaLiga North America and ThinkFoodGroup today announced their partnership to establish Mercado Little Spain as the official Home of LaLiga in New York. Throughout the upcoming season, Mercado Little Spain will show all live ‘fútbol’ games and host special events, allowing fans to experience the drama and passion of the league firsthand.

Opened in March of 2019 by beloved Spanish chef José Andrés, Mercado Little Spain is a Spanish market and all-day dining destination that has taken New York City by storm. Andrés himself told Fast Company that “Spain is here in America,” making it a natural fit to be the home of LaLiga in the US.

“We are thrilled to have Mercado Little Spain as our official home in New York, and to create a space where fans can experience the best of Spanish culture together: Food and Soccer,” said LaLiga North America’s CEO Boris Gartner. “José Andrés is a recognized ambassador of Spain in the U.S., he’s a diehard LaLiga fan, and we are proud to partner with him to bring Spain closer to America.”

“Fútbol has always been a big, big part of my life, along with many Spaniards and more and more Americans every year,” said José Andrés. “Our partnership with LaLiga will give a meeting place to all of us – American, Spanish, everyone – who want to enjoy the greatest sport on Earth.”

For up-to-date announcements on LaLiga events at Mercado Little Spain, follow LaLiga North America and Mercado Little Spain on social media and watch for news on their respective platforms. The 2019-2020 season kicked off last Friday, August 16th with a match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona. LaLiga games are broadcasted in the US via beIN Sports. For a full calendar of games, please visit the LaLiga website.

Media Contact for LaLiga North America
Katie Case, [email protected]

Media Contact for Mercado Little Spain
Chloe Mata Crane, [email protected]

About LaLiga North America
LaLiga North America is a joint venture between LaLiga, Spain’s top-flight soccer competition and professional association, and Relevent Sports Group, a multinational media, sports and entertainment group, which serves as the exclusive representation of LaLiga in the U.S. and Canada for all business and development activities. The operation supports the league’s growth in the region through consumer related activities including content development, events and activations, marketing agreements, youth academies, development of youth soccer coaches, exhibition matches and plans to have an official LaLiga Santander match played in the U.S.

About Mercado Little Spain
Mercado Little Spain is José Andrés’s 35,000 square foot Spanish market and all-day dining destination. Inspired by the social and cultural significance of the mercado in Spain, it features three full service restaurants, three bars, and more than a dozen food and retail kiosks highlighting the best of authentic Spanish cuisine. Follow Mercado Little Spain on Instagram @littlespain, Facebook /littlespain and Twitter @little_spain.

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OneWest Bank Launches New Promotion Supporting Local Small Businesses

August 21, 2019

PASADENA, California, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California retail bank division, today announced a new small business banking promotion for both new and established businesses across Southern California. Business banking customers can earn up to $600 by opening an eligible checking account, savings account and by financing equipment for their business.

“OneWest is pleased to put money back into the pockets of small businesses so they can better serve local residents,” said Heather Ellison, senior vice president of Retail Banking for OneWest Bank. “This effort demonstrates our commitment to helping businesses thrive across the communities where we live and work.”

OneWest offers a competitive range of products and account features designed to empower local small businesses including OneBusiness Interest Checking and Money Market Savings accounts, which are part of this promotion. OneWest is also enabling customers to apply for equipment financing through its parent company CIT, which helps finance the acquisition of equipment and other value-added services.¹

“Investing in new equipment is often essential to growing or maintaining a small business,” continued Ellison. “Through our partnership with CIT’s small business solutions team, we’re now able to provide convenient access to equipment financing as an added resource for local businesses,” continued Ellison.

OneWest Bank’s promotion runs through 2019 and more information can be found here.

About OneWest Bank
OneWest Bank is committed to helping Southern California consumers and small businesses meet their financial goals by offering a variety of personal and small business banking and lending solutions. We are passionate about serving the Southern California community and are proud to invest in the neighborhoods where we live and work. OneWest Bank is a division of CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT). Founded in 1908, CIT Group Inc. has approximately $50 billion in assets. For more information, visit OneWestBank.com and follow us on Facebook.

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¹ OneWest Bank is a division of CIT Bank N.A.

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It’s the 100-Day Countdown to Thanksgiving: Skyscanner Reveals the Best Time to Book

August 21, 2019

MIAMI, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Skyscanner.com, the global travel search engine and go-to resource for all travel deals, has a time-honored tradition of capping off the summer with the highly anticipated data for the best time to book Thanksgiving travel, and today’s the day. Skyscanner collated and analyzed data from its more than 90 million monthly users and found that domestic Thanksgiving travel favors last-minute travelers, with some of the best deals to be found two to three weeks in advance and with savings sometimes as high as 20 percent.

The insights led to a deeper dive into itineraries, length of travel, and how Thanksgiving travelers go about their planning and booking. When looking at the data alone for 2018 domestic travel, Skyscanner found the majority of travelers booked their flights one to two weeks before Thanksgiving.

Skyscanner analyzed the data and found travelers tend to fit into one of three personas:

Almost 60 percent of Americans are midweek travelers, choosing to depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and return between Friday and Sunday
Approximately 10 percent are week-long travelers, and travel weekend to weekend (Saturday/Sunday to the following Saturday/Sunday)
Nearly 20 percent are same-day travelers, preferring to avoid the airport masses and depart on Thanksgiving Thursday and return between Friday and Sunday

Note: Skyscanner data found the amount of people who fly on Thanksgiving day itself was double the size of the week-long Thanksgiving travelers

Regardless of which persona a traveler identifies with or where they plan to enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, booking at least two weeks in advance is recommended in order to find the best prices.

If traveling with the majority of Americans on Tuesday or Wednesday, Skyscanner found the most consistent deals by booking between one month and two weeks in advance.
The week-long travelers’ time window to find good deals starts from two months in advance up until two weeks out.
And finally, for those that swear by the Thursday flight – it turns out there is truth to this rumor! On average, these travelers found better deals than the other travelers. Not only that, they also had a longer booking window to score these deals – deals started up to three months in advance, and could still be found up to two weeks in advance.

In order to ensure travelers find the best deal to their destination this Thanksgiving, Skyscanner has compiled some helpful tips to make the process easier:

Set up price alerts for different departure dates, keeping in mind the majority of Americans will be flying on Tuesday/Wednesday
Set up price alerts in advance, since deals do occur starting now (Skyscanner data just shows when the deals are consistently available)
Remember, this is for domestic data only – if looking for an international trip during Thanksgiving week, it is always best to book international flights months in advance!
For 2019, deals are already available, but the week of Halloween is a good week to buy based on 2018 data

Explore the top deals available right now on Skyscanner.com or the Skyscanner App, and visit the news site for travel inspiration, ideas, deals and much more.

*Data Methodology:
Skyscanner holiday travel data is based on historic search and exit data collated over the past year. US to US round-trip travel for one-adult ticket was analyzed.

About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing free search of flights, hotels and car rental. Founded in 2003, Skyscanner helps to meet the travel planning needs of over 90 million people each month. Skyscanner is available in over 30 languages. Skyscanner’s highly-rated free mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. The privately-owned company employs over 900 staff and has ten global offices in Edinburgh, Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, Miami, Barcelona, Glasgow, Sofia, Budapest and London. For more information, please visit http://www.skyscanner.com and our travel news site.

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